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Updated March 2026

Darlinghurst: $2.8M Median, 174 Microburbs, $167K-to-$16.6M Range

12,416 addresses across 174 microburbs. Unit-dominated (10,484 units, 1,841 freestanding houses). Block-level price data from $167K to $16.6M.

Median House
$2.8M
Sydney
Median Unit
$1.3M
Median Rent
$1K/wk
Addresses
12,416
Unit-dominated
Microburbs
174
Block-level data

What Does Your Budget Buy in Darlinghurst?

The $2.8M median tells you very little. Here is what each price band looks like, based on block-level data across 118 microburbs with price data.

$167K - $2.1M
Entry level. Older stock, smaller lots, properties needing work.
$2.1M - $2.8M
Mid-range. Updated homes on standard lots. Solid family options.
$2.8M - $3.5M
Upper range. Renovated or larger homes in sought-after pockets.
$3.5M - $16.6M
Premium. Top-tier homes, best positions, fully renovated or new builds.
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What Makes Darlinghurst Different

What agents are selling

Based on 43 listing descriptions analysed by Microburbs.

The numbers

Darlinghurst Has 4 Distinct Price Tiers

Prices vary by over $16.4M depending on which block you buy. The suburb splits into clear micro-markets.

Entry Level (Barcom, Bayswater, Boundary, Bourke)

  • Median $1.6M, range $167K to $2.1M
  • 29 microburbs in this price band
  • Older stock, smaller lots, or properties needing work
  • Best value entry point to the suburb

Core Family (Barcom, Berwick, Boundary, Bourke)

  • Median $2.5M, range $2.1M to $2.8M
  • 30 microburbs in this price band
  • Updated homes on standard lots
  • Highest sales volume sits in this band

Upper Range (Barcom, Boundary, Bourke, Burnell)

  • Median $3.0M, range $2.8M to $3.5M
  • 29 microburbs in this price band
  • Renovated or larger homes in sought-after streets

Premium (Barcom, Bourke, Burton, Caldwell)

  • Median $5.2M, range $3.5M to $16.6M
  • 30 microburbs in this price band
  • Top-tier positions, fully renovated or new builds
  • Tightly held. Rarely come to market

Street-Level Median Prices

Median house price by street, top 8 streets by sales volume.

StreetMedianTotal Sales% RentersTurnover
Yurong Street$2.7M13938%5.6 yrs
College Street$255K11449%7.7 yrs
Forbes Street$1.0M9859%8.5 yrs
Francis Street$4.1M7434%4.7 yrs
Victoria Street$292K7065%9.7 yrs
Flinders Street$1.9M6334%12.0 yrs
Liverpool Street$1.4M5745%13.8 yrs
Palmer Street$2.4M4343%7.3 yrs

More streets available in the full Darlinghurst report.

Street Price Trends . See historical price trends for every street in the full Darlinghurst report.
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Confirmed Sales (to March 2026)

AddressSale PriceAVM Valuevs AVMBed/Bath/GarLandDate
Unit 207, 221-223 Darlinghurst Road$395,000$640,000-38%1/1/----2024-06
Unit 707, 227 Victoria Street$595,000$1,000,000-40%1/1/2200sqm2023-11
Unit 505, 1-15 Francis Street$442,000$1,200,000-63%2/1/----2023-06
475 Liverpool Street$2,550,000--5/4/1127sqm2023-06
220-234 Goulburn Street$428,000$740,000-42%1/1/--33sqm2023-06
Unit 804, 227 Victoria Street$950,000$1,080,000-12%1/1/1349sqm2023-06

Blurred valuations are in the full report. More sales in the full Darlinghurst report.

Currently For Sale

AddressGuideAVM ValueBed/BathType
Unit 401, 18-28 Neild Avenue$2,175,000$2.1M--/--Residential
Unit 308, 18-28 Neild Avenue$1,495,000$1.8M--/--Residential
Unit 2, 244 Forbes Street$2,800,000$870K--/--Residential
Unit 1, 244 Forbes Street$2,800,000$870K--/--Residential
Unit 402, 38-52 College Street$301,500$455K--/--Residential

5 properties listed. Blurred valuations are in the full report. See all Darlinghurst listings.

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Rental Market

Rent data across 119 microburbs with rental listings.

$372/wk
Lowest Rent
$1,208/wk
Median Rent
$4,761/wk
Highest Rent

Rent varies from $372/wk to $4,761/wk across different blocks. Gross yield is approximately 2.2%. See rental yield by block in the full report.

What Homes Look Like in Darlinghurst

Based on 43 listing descriptions analysed. Shows how often each feature appears.

Natural Light
77%
Outdoor Entertaining
67%
Good Aspect
37%
Views
35%
Large Kitchen
33%
Ensuite
28%
Pool
16%
Level Access
9%
Renovation Profile

Based on 36 listings: Fully renovated (69%), Partially renovated (19%), Needs renovation (11%).

Feature data from listing descriptions. Individual property features in the full Darlinghurst report.

Market Summary

MetricDarlinghurst
Total addresses12,416
Freestanding houses1,841
Units10,484
Median house$2.8M
Median unit$1.3M
Median rent (house)$1K/wk
Microburbs mapped174

Price Range

MetricDarlinghurst
Cheapest block median$167K
Most expensive block$16.6M
SUASydney
StateNew South Wales
Gross yield (approx)2.2%

Darlinghurst vs Neighbours

SuburbSUAMedian HouseAddresses
DarlinghurstSydney$2.8M12,416
SydneySydney$1.4M47,85251% less
Surry HillsSydney$2.8M19,7112% more
WaterlooSydney$1.8M14,57135% less
PyrmontSydney$2.3M12,26117% less
RedfernSydney$2.4M11,97014% less
HaymarketSydney$1.7M9,65440% less

Common Questions About Darlinghurst Real Estate

Is Darlinghurst a good suburb?
Darlinghurst has median house price of $2.8M, gross rental yield of 2.2%, beach and coastal lifestyle, train access. Prices range from $167K to $16.6M depending on which block you buy. The full Darlinghurst report maps every block individually.
Is Darlinghurst expensive?
The median house price in Darlinghurst is $2.8M. More expensive than Sydney ($1.4M). Cheaper than Surry Hills ($2.8M). Entry-level blocks start around $167K.
What is Darlinghurst like to live in?
Based on 43 listing descriptions, Darlinghurst is known for a beach suburb with coastal lifestyle; heritage and period homes (44% of listings); a strong cafe and dining scene (91% of listings); green and leafy with good park access. Unit-dominated (10,484 units, 1,841 freestanding houses). See the block-level breakdown in the full report.
What are the best streets in Darlinghurst?
The most active streets by sales volume are Yurong Street (139 sales, median $2.7M), College Street (114 sales, median $255K), and Forbes Street (98 sales, median $1.0M). Street-level data for all streets in the full report.
Is Darlinghurst a good investment?
Median rent $1K/wk. gross yield 2.2%. 26% of listings explicitly target investors. The full Darlinghurst report includes: block-level yield mapping, vacancy rates per street, supply pressure scores, days on market by block, rental demand indicators, and AVM valuations for every property. Our backtested suburb forecasting model covers Darlinghurst with 15-year historical validation and forward estimates. See how individual blocks within Darlinghurst compare on yield vs growth.

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